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Mobile Robotics in Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Parten, Texas Tech University

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Computers in Education

2006-2092: MICROPROCESSOR BASED QUASI-AUTONOMOUS ROBOTICPROJECTSMichael Parten, Texas Tech University Micheal E. Parten is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Texas Tech University. Dr. Parten has conducted research and published in the areas of instrumentation, control, modeling and simulation of a variety of systems, including hybrid electric vehicles. Dr. Parten has served for over twenty years as the Director of the Undergraduate Laboratories in Electrical Engineering. Page 11.929.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Microprocessor Based Quasi-Autonomous Robotic

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Innovations in Teaching Upper-Level Physics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; Eswara Venugopal

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Engineering Physics & Physics

2006-975: AN INNOVATIVE INQUIRY-BASED EXPERIMENT ON THETEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF THE RESISTANCE OF A FILAMENT LAMPRobert Ross, University of Detroit MercyPrasad Venugopal, University of Detroit Mercy Page 11.190.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 An Innovative Inquiry-Based Experiment on the Temperature Dependence of the Resistance of a Filament LampAbstractWe have developed an innovative inquiry-based student laboratory activity dealing with thetemperature dependence of the resistance of a filament lamp. This introductory experiment isappropriate for a second semester general physics laboratory. The hands-on, active learninglaboratory

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Trends in Energy Conversion and Conservation

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Radian Belu, Wayne State University; Alexandru Belu, Wayne State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

established program in Alternative/Renewable Energy Technology at theCollege of Engineering, Wayne State University. The first course, Fundamentals ofRenewable Energy Sources, is also the pre-requisite for the second one, Hybrid PowerSystems (HPS) –Analysis and Design. These courses are offered in the Winter 2006 term. Thesupport system for these two courses will include course materials, remote data acquisitionmodules, and simulations/laboratory experiments1-5. The emerging technological advances inthe renewable/alternative energy and the steadily increasing applications and their use by thepower industry has instilled the critical need for engineers and technicians with technicalskills tailored to these advances and to close the competence gaps in

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Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Muff, Iowa State University; Theodore Heindel, Iowa State University; Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University

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Instrumentation

2006-863: DEMONSTRATING ELECTROMAGNETIC NOISE IN ANUNDERGRADUATE MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION COURSEDavid Muff, Iowa State University At the time of this laboratory development, David J. Muff was a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University. He graduated with an MS degree in May 2005 and is current employed as a Design Engineer with Vemeer Manufacturing in Pella, Iowa.Theodore Heindel, Iowa State University Ted Heindel is the William and Virginia Binger Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University. He taught ME 370 at ISU from spring 2003 through spring 2005 and was responsible for major course modifications, including development of several new

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Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frank Liou, University of Missouri-Rolla

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Curriculum Development for an Interdisciplinary Manufacturing Engineering ProgramAbstractThis paper outlines the curriculum development effort for improving the interdisciplinaryengineering program at the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR). UMR currently offerstwo BS degree option programs in manufacturing, one in Mechanical Engineering andthe other in Engineering Management, and MS degree programs in manufacturing arealso offered. As the manufacturing engineering program is relatively expensive to run,especially the manufacturing laboratories, a strategy to integrate various campusresources in materials and processes on campus to improve the curriculum has beenimplemented. The collaborations with manufacturing companies and

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Use of Technology in Teaching Mathematics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Jeffrey Hodgkins, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Tracy Van Zandt, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Mathematics

2006-728: INNOVATIVE TEACHING OF FOURIER SERIES USING LABVIEWPeter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell Peter Avitabile is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Director of the Modal Analysis and Controls Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is a Registered Professional Engineer with a BS, MS and Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and a member of ASEE, ASME and SEM.Jeffrey Hodgkins, University of Massachusetts-Lowell Jeff Hodgkins is a Graduate Student in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts. He is currently working on his Master’s Degree in the Modal Analysis and Controls Laboratory

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Energy Learning through Simulation and Analysis

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David McDonald, Lake Superior State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

an introductory the introduction of physicalmodeling in an electrical machinery course using Simulink and the SimPowerSystems software.The paper provides a brief overview of the software with basic examples, and discusses facultyconsiderations for integrating the software in a class or laboratory. The integration of simulationis a work in progress, and the paper outlines initial outcomes assessment and future plans.IntroductionEngineering professionals in education and industry are concerned about enhancing theeffectiveness and productivity of the design process through the use of simulation software. Thehigh cost of engineering development activities in industry has fostered an interest in model-based design approaches that use computer

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Innovative Teaching Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Berdanier, Ohio Northern University

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Environmental Engineering

2006-144: STUDENT GENERATED REAL-TIME NOTE DEVELOPMENT ANDWEB PAGE ARCHIVALBruce Berdanier, Ohio Northern University Bruce W. Berdanier is currently an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering in the TJ Smull College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University. In this position, Dr. Berdanier is responsible for teaching all of the courses in Environmental Science, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Solid and Hazardous Waste, Surface Water Quality and Project Management that are included in the Civil Engineering curriculum. Additionally, Dr. Berdanier directs all teaching and research activities in the Environmental Engineering laboratory. Dr. Berdanier also conducts research in surface

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. Manian Ramkumar, Rochester Institute of Technology; Scott Anson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Charles Swain, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

and Failure Analysis, at Endicott Interconnect Technologies, IBM Microelectronics, Universal Instruments SMT Laboratory and EMS Technologies. He has been involved in electronics manufacturing process development, reliability testing, component qualification, failure analysis, materials characterization and new product/process introduction since 1994. He has several publications related to solder paste evaluation, soldering processes and failure analysis techniques. Scott holds the following degrees; AS, Engineering Science, Broome Community College, BS and MS Mechanical Engineering, Binghamton University, NY State licensed Professional Engineer, and is currently pursuing a Ph. D

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ECE Curriculum Innovations

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mehmet Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Michael Escuti, North Carolina State University

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Electrical and Computer

component reviewing different ECE specializations while providing key fundamentalconcepts. It was decided to devote approximately one third of the course to introductory materialfollowed by eight weeks on different specialization areas. According to the initial plan, two 75minute lectures per week would be used to cover the theoretical material necessary to performthe experiments in laboratory, which would meet almost every week for three hours. Thespecializations to be included in the course were decided on based on the strengths of ourdepartment. The list included circuits, electric power, communication, digital signal processing,solid state electronics, logic design, computer architecture and computer networking..One of the great challenges of

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Computer ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Honchell, Purdue University; Gregory Palmier, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Physics Laboratory. He has also been actively involved in the ASEE and IEEE holding various positions over the last 10 years. Page 11.1202.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Teaching Computer Architecture Performance AnalysisIntroductionThe field of Computer Engineering continues to make great strides as computer hardwareconsistently reduces to a fraction of its former size while increasing in speed andcapabilities. Education in this field is demanding and competitive as the complexity oftoday’s computer technology increases steadily. While the College of technology atPurdue University offers many

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ECE Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ravel Ammerman, Colorado School of Mines; Pankaj Sen, Colorado School of Mines

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Electrical and Computer

. After presenting an overview of the “powerengineering option” at CSM, this paper discusses the course outline, the scope, and themethodology that was adopted to design a very successful and effective advanced power systemslaboratory. Our advanced undergraduate energy systems laboratory promotes power engineeringeducation by showcasing the modern simulation tools used by the utility sector. Working closelywith industrial representatives helps to prepare the students for the real world problems they willeventually be asked to evaluate.IntroductionEstablished in 1874, Colorado School of Mines (CSM) is one of the oldest institutions of highereducation in the State of Colorado.[1] It is known both nationally and internationally for itseducation and

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University; Richard Moore, Bucknell University

, material balances and the design/manufacturing processwithin the context of designing a better sneaker. This paper describes the integrated series ofclassroom and laboratory sessions which comprise this project-based seminar. Briefly, studentteams measure the material properties of a variety of commercially-available shoes. Studentsthen develop a formulation for condensing solid rubber from liquid latex with the goal ofproducing a product that has properties which match or surpass those of polymers used inexisting shoes. Finally, students attempt to “mass produce” this formulation to matchspecifications based upon the properties of their desired product.This project is an excellent fit for a first-year course because it introduces key concepts

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Innovative Teaching Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Bergendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Environmental Engineering

2006-1185: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ANINTERNET-ENABLED ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING EXPERIMENTJohn Bergendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Page 11.450.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Development and Implementation of an Internet-Enabled Environmental Engineering ExperimentAbstractSome degree of laboratory experience is desirable for a comprehensive education inenvironmental engineering. While it would be advantageous for all students to obtain hands-onlaboratory skills in a laboratory class on campus, it is not feasible for some students to attend labcourses either because of time constraints (e.g. part-time students) or

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Introductory Materials Engineering Courses of 2020

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert LeMaster, University of Tennessee-Martin; Ray Witmer, University of Tennessee-Martin

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Materials

Page 11.739.2deferring it until their last semester. Second, it was determined that only the laboratory portionof the course contained only a few experiments and it was decided that the laboratory portion ofthe course needed to be strengthened. The strengthening of the laboratory portion of the courseis the emphasis of this paper.Experiment EnhancementA review of experiments used at other universities in conjunction with a first course in materialswas performed. As part of this review, lab report requirements were also examined. Informationwas obtained from: 1) a visit to another campus (University of Tennessee – Knoxville) toobserve laboratory sessions and equipments, 2) discussions with colleagues from otheruniversities, and 3) experiments

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Computers in Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ece Yaprak, Wayne State University

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Computers in Education

2006-1431: INTEGRATING TEACHING AND TECHNOLOGY USING COELIVEEce Yaprak, Wayne State University Dr. Ece Yaprak is an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at WSU. Her academic interests are in digital design and computer networking. Her research has led to seven NASA and one U.S. NAVY faculty fellowships and three NASA grants. Her professional experience at General Electric, the Ford Motor Company, and several NASA laboratories and the US Navy SPAWAR Center help her blend real world experience into her teaching. She has won three teaching awards in the College of Engineering. She has developed distance learning classes. She is an IEEE/TAC program evaluator

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TC2K Methods and Models

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University

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Engineering Technology

. Secondly many programs in college had to redefine their goals andpublish in the catalog and on the university web site. Table 1. ELET Matrix Outcomes Measured in each Course in ELET Program required courses ABET Criteria Course Number and Title a b c d e f g h i j k ELET1111 DC Circuits Laboratory x x x ELET1113 DC Circuits x x x ELET1141 AC Circuits Laboratory x x x ELET1143 AC Circuits x x x ELET2221 Basic Electronics I

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Software and e-learning in the ME curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Van Karsen, Michigan Technological University; Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Jason Blough, Michigan Technological University; Henry Sodano, Michigan Technological University; Harold Evensen, Michigan Technological University

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Mechanical Engineering

Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is a Registered Professional Engineer with a BS, MS and Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and a member of ASEE, ASME and SEM.Henry Sodano, Michigan Technological University Henry A Sodano is a member of the Michigan Tech Department of Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics. His research interests lie in power harvesting, vibration control, and the novel application of smart materials. He obtained his B.S. and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Virginia Tech. He is a member of ASME, AIAA, and SEM.Jason Blough, Michigan Technological University Jason Blough has been an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical

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Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Beams, University of Texas-Tyler

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Instrumentation

Project TUNA II –Bode Analyzer and Teaching ToolAbstractStudents measuring the frequency response of a linear circuit (e.g., an active filter) by manualmethods find the task mind-numbing and repetitive, and the purpose was frequently lost in theminutiae of data-taking. Project TUNA (Texas Universal Network Analyzer), a Bode analyzerfor low to moderate frequencies, was conceived as an answer to this problem. The prototype ofProject TUNA was developed as a project in Electronics II (EENG 4409) in 1999, andpermanent copies were constructed in 2000. Project TUNA has been integrated into theelectronics curriculum of UT-Tyler since that time. It is used as both a laboratory instrument andas a teaching tool, particularly to illustrate the principles of

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University; Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University

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Computers in Education

. Page 11.125.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Student Owned Microcontroller BoardAbstractLaboratories provide valuable opportunities for students to work with professional equipment.This equipment is often costly, potentially unsafe, easily damaged, or difficult to operate. Forthese and many other valid reasons students are often provided limited access to equipment.Unfortunately when a laboratory is closed a student does not have access to the equipment. More-over, when the course is complete the student loses access altogether. Clearly this goes against ourdesire as educators to maximize student learning opportunities.At Grand Valley State University (GVSU) junior level students majoring in

Conference Session

Programs for High School Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Mativo, Ohio Northern University; Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Students use these materials and components in decision making in refining theirdesign ideas by eliminating alternatives. Students were seen rapid prototyping machineand actually operated NC laser cutter and engraver to make components. Machine shopand the plastics laboratory’s capabilities were utilized with the help of the authors and thedepartment technician. A reverse engineering laboratory was also conducted as seen inFigure 3.Figure 3. Reverse Engineering Laboratory – Dissecting a mechatronic ladybugWhile still being involved in further development of the structure and mechanisms,students went through basic electronics laboratory exercises and completed theseexercises rapidly. The experiments gave background on various types of actuators

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Incorporating Projects into the Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso

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Mechanical Engineering

Preliminary Assessment of an MSC.ADAMS Control Design Project in Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering1ABSTRACT The required undergraduate controls sequence at the University of Texas El Paso consists ofa lecture and laboratory. To supplement the hardware laboratory a design project was assigned.The project used simulation software to visually model the hardware. This format differed fromtraditional projects that use software such as Simulink because the students could see thehardware moving on their computer screens not just a “scope” output. The anticipated benefits ofthe project are: • Reduced hardware maintenance costs – the students cannot damage the equipment. • Enhanced learning experience – the visual simulator can

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wenshen Pong; Tim Le, San Francisco State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Page 11.476.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Development of Hands-on Experimentation Experience For Civil Engineering Design Courses At San Francisco State UniversityAbstractThis project will describe the revision of structural design courses, such as Reinforced ConcreteStructures and Steel Structures, at San Francisco State University’s School of Engineering, amajor undergraduate degree granting institution. Development of hands-on experience fordesign courses originated with and was supported by funding from the National ScienceFoundation to set up an integrated undergraduate structural engineering laboratory. It aims tohelp students maximizing learning through hands

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Using Teams, Seminars & Research Opportunities for Retention

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carolyn Vallas, University of Virginia; Anaïs Miodek, University of Virginia; Larry Richards, University of Virginia

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Women in Engineering

society. Although laboratory research represents some of the real-life applications ofengineering concepts, it is not a core component of many engineering programs. As a study fromArizona State University indicates, this lack of classroom exposure to the professional reality ofengineering careers serves as a deterrent to students and graduates.4 In order to give engineeringstudents a balanced view of engineering, laboratory experience should be included tocomplement their academic classroom experience. This hands-on component of engineeringeducation can provide an important motivation for otherwise unenthusiastic students to stay inthe field and even excel.According to demographic data, groups that are traditionally underrepresented in

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Pumphrey, University of Cincinnati; Anna Hoessle, University of Cincinnati; Daniel Oerther, University of Cincinnati

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Environmental Engineering

filtrationtechnologies to simultaneously remove model microbiological contaminants is needed. Thus,the specific research questions to be addressed during the course of the MS degree are: (1) dofiltration technologies provide differential removal of viruses, bacteria, and protozoa?; and (2) doconventional measures of reductions in fecal pollution correlate to actual removal efficiencies forviruses, bacteria, and protozoa? To answer these questions, representative POUs have beenconstructed in the laboratory. The two technologies under evaluation include custom built slowsand filters and commercially available porous pot filters. As part of the laboratory-based study,existing cultivation and novel molecular biology based techniques are being employed toquantify

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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La Verne Abe Harris, Arizona State University; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Arizona State University; David Machado-Aranda, Northwestern University Medical School; David A. Dean, Northwestern University Medical School

. He continued his education at Nothwestern University in Chicago, IL, USA as a research post-doctoral fellow in David A. Dean’s laboratory. Currently he is a resident for the Department Page 11.962.1 of Surgery at Providence Hospital and Medical Center, Southfield, MI.David A. Dean, Northwestern University Medical School Bio of David A. Dean, PhD David A. Dean is an Associate Professor in the Division of© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago. His clinical and research interest revolves around gene therapy

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Electrical ET Projects and Applications

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Everly, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

companies as Battelle's Columbus Laboratories, Rockwell International, and Claspan Corporation. He joined the University of Cincinnati in 1985. Page 11.206.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 An L/C Meter Project Provides a Capstone Design Experience in Topics of Applied Design CourseAbstractThis paper focuses on both the analog and digital facets of an inductance-capacitance (LC)Meter Project designed as a capstone experience for pre-junior students in Electrical andComputer Engineering Technology at the University of Cincinnati. The capstone LC MeterProject is structured to support the

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Environmental Engineering Curricula

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Epolito, U.S. Military Academy; Michael Butkus, U.S. Military Academy

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Environmental Engineering

Toxins Microbially Catalyzed Pollution (e.g. Acid Mine Drainage) Extreme Environments Microbes in Agriculture = in-depth coverage of topic and = general overview of topic Page 11.467.6 Many of the critical thinking skills described in Blooms taxonomy can be accomplishedvia laboratory experiences.8,9 And, ABET accredited programs are required to include labexperiences. The objectives of lab experiences include:8,10 instrumentation, experiment, dataanalysis, design, learning from failure, creativity, communications, teamwork, and ethics. Table4 presents laboratory exercises that could be used to support topics in each of

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Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sri Kolla, Bowling Green State University; Joseph Mainoo, Bowling Green State University

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Instrumentation

gives an overview of the current state of fieldbus networks in the industry. It listsvarious advantages of using fieldbus networks. The generic communication protocol model isdiscussed and the deviations from this model for various fieldbus networks are identified. Anoverview of CAN bus network is also given in that section. CANoe software, developed byVector CANtech, is outlined in Section IV. Details of CAN bus based laboratory development atBGSU are presented in Section V. Concluding remarks are offered in Section VI.II. Instrumentation and Process Control Courses at BGSUThe ECT program at BGSU offers instrumentation and process control courses in itsundergraduate curriculum [13]. A graduate instrumentation and process control course is